Global Machinery Company LS8B - Manual (Page 12)

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2. While rotating the
bandsaw wheel by hand,
turn the blade tracking
adjustment knob (18) in a
clockwise direction if the
band saw blade runs
towards the front of the
saw.
3. Turn the blade tracking
adjustment knob (18) in
an anti-clockwise direction
if the band saw blade runs
towards the rear of the
saw.
4. Tighten the blade tracking
locking nut (19).
Note: Rotate the bandsaw
wheel by hand to check the
blade is correctly aligned
before closing and locking the
housing doors and running
the bandsaw.
Setting the table
square with the blade
WARNING. Always ensure
that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. Fully raise the upper blade
guide (15).
2. Check that the band saw
tension is correct.
3. Loosen the table locking
knob (20) and table
setting lever (21).
4. Using a square, adjust the
work table at a right angle
to the blade.
5. Tighten the table locking knob (20) and table setting
lever (21).
6. Loosen the locking nut located beneath the work table
and adjust the table tilt adjustable screw stop (24)
until it touches the work table.
7. Tighten the locking nut.
Note: Check the blade is 90° to the table by cutting a
scrap piece of wood and checking it is square.
Dust collector connection
1. Connect dust extraction equipment to the 60mm
diameter dust extraction port.
2. The dust extraction equipment must provide for an
airflow of at least 20 m/s.
CAUTION. Wood dust and
chips in a confined area can
give rise to fire or an
explosion. Guard against
possible ignition sources.
Keep the saw dust to a
minimum by cleaning up
after every use.
Turning on and off
1. Connect the plug to the power supply
2. To turn on press the green 'ON' button.
3. To switch off, press the red 'OFF' button.
4. Unplug the tool from the power point to prevent
unauthorised use.
NOTE. The saw is automatically turned off in the event of
a power failure. You will need to press the 'ON' button
again to restart the saw.
Installing and removing band saw blades
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
This saw is supplied with a general purpose
woodcutting blade.